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Phenol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Hydroxybenzene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
94.11
Beilstein:
969616
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

3.24 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.09 psi ( 55 °C)
0.36 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

salicylic acid, guaiacol, hexylresorcinol

autoignition temp.

1319 °F

expl. lim.

8.6 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

bp

182 °C (lit.)

mp

40-42 °C (lit.)

density

1.071 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Oc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C6H6O/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,7H

InChI key

ISWSIDIOOBJBQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Phenol, aromatic alcohol, is extensively employed in various industrial processes, consumer products, and pharmaceutical applications.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets, have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Phenol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Camphorated Phenol Topical Gel
  • Camphorated Phenol Topical Solution
  • Sodium Salicylate
  • Salicylic Acid
  • Magnesium Salicylate
  • Metacresol
  • Chloroquine Phosphate

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Signal Word

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Muta. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT RE 2

Target Organs

Nervous system,Kidney,Liver,Skin

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

177.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

81 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

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Phenol
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 41(5)(1), 3501-3501 (2013)
ZnO nanoparticles-Synthesis, characterization and its application for phenol removal from synthetic and pharmaceutical industry wastewater
Sridar R, et al.
Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 10(1), 388-393 (2018)
Sodium Salicylate
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 40(3), 4093-4093 (2020)
Camphorated Phenol Topical Gel
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 29(5), 3501-3501 (2013)
Salicylic Acid
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 39(6), 3970-3970 (2020)

Protocols

Chloroquine Phosphate HPLC Assay meets system suitability criteria with good resolution, reproducibility, and sensitivity.

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